MRI Radiographer

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Luton is seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer for a full-time role. You will perform clinical scans and maintain high standards of MRI techniques while supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills and thrive in a high-demand environment. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and participation in a dynamic healthcare team.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced and motivated MRI Radiographer.
• Proactive, professional attitude with a passion for clinical excellence.
• Strong skills in collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical MRI scans to produce diagnostic information.
• Maintain standards of practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Supervise junior staff and assist with audits and quality assurance.

Skills

MRI experience

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

The MRI Department at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is recognised as one of the busiest and most complex imaging services in the region. We are seeking an experienced and motivated MRI Radiographer to join our dynamic team.

We have a full time, permanent band 7 vacancy and the opportunity for a bank only post for experienced MRI radiographers to join our team for a few days a week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who can thrive under pressure, deliver high-quality imaging, and contribute to the smooth running of a service that supports both emergency and elective pathways.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• MRI experience, ideally across a range of clinical areas.
• The ability to remain calm and focused while delivering care in a high-demand environment.
• A proactive, professional attitude with a passion for both clinical excellence and continuous self-development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with radiologists, clinicians, and fellow radiographers.

In return, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking department where professional growth is encouraged, and where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact on patient care.

If you are an enthusiastic MRI Radiographer ready to take on the demands of a leading NHS imaging service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

1. To perform clinical MRI scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
2. To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in MRI techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognized and acted upon.
3. To be able to keep the department standards and ability to go above and beyond, improving the service with new ideas and new skills.

Details

Date posted 19 September 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band 7
Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number 418-DTO5207-KA
Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ

Job responsibilities

1. To assist the MRI administrative team in the course of their work
2. Utilize department protocols and set standards to continually undertake MRI procedures of the highest quality.
3. To arrive promptly, be appropriately dressed for duties, and behave in a professional manner at all times.
4. To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
5. To deputise for MRI Modality lead as and when required.
6. To be actively involved in the department audit and quality assurance programme.
7. To supervise junior members of staff and help expand their knowledge and skills.
8. To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure the guidelines are followed. To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area of strong magnetic field and to be familiar with the safety guidelines.
9. To be fully aware of the potential bio-effects of MRI and to ensure that the scanner is operated within safe limits at all times. To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of patients.
10. To ensure that adequate protection is given to self, patients and other staff as laid out in the Local Rules for protection of persons in MRI.
11. To be familiar with and implement safety procedures (quench, fire, cardiac arrest) which are specific to the MR environment.
12. To ensure that all persons entering the scanner examination room have completed an MRI safety checklist and have removed all personal belongings, which might either be hazardous in the area of strong magnetic field or might be damaged by it.
13. To ensure that, once removed, patients valuables are safely locked away.
14. To be physically able to move moderately heavy items of equipment (e.g. surface coils) throughout the working day.
15. To physically position the patient for a range of MR examinations, to ensure that image quality, patient comfort and patient safety are maintained at all times, whilst taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
16. To assess specific communication needs of individual patients. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of the safety checklist impossible and to implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained.
17. In particular, to be sensitive to patient anxiety regarding the claustrophobic nature of the MR scanner and to be able to help patients overcome their anxiety so that the examination can be performed.
18. To operate advanced software on the MR scanner, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination, e.g. bolus chasing, image reformatting and dynamic imaging.
19. Where imaging reveals a pathology which requires urgent medical review of the patient, bring such findings to the attention of a radiologist. In the absence of a radiologist, notify the referring clinician of the scan findings.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Important notices

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details and eligibility

Date posted 19 September 2025

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 7

Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number 418-DTO5207-KA

Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ

Legal and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found here.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ

Employer's website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/